In Ancient Greece, hair was considered a beautiful and important fashion statement. Hair jewelry had been known since the time of Homer, who described the various styles in his writings. This necklace is inspired by a geometric gold hair brooch with flat finials found in a tomb in Corinth.

From the collection of the Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford. Accession number: AN1927.1329, Sir Arthur John Evans (1851 - 1941) collection.

Brass finials and snake chain with gold finish. 18" chain

Made in the USA